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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Image Processing Chain Engineer, Ground Segment Observation

Software EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an engineering school or equivalent is required.
  • Significant experience in systems engineering, development of ground segments, or software-oriented systems in the space domain is required.
  • A good level of English, both written and spoken, is essential.
  • Ideally, the candidate has experience in systems engineering applied to space systems or ground segments.
  • Ideally, the candidate has a good understanding of Earth observation missions, satellite operations, and data-processing chains.
  • Ideally, the candidate knows MBSE methods and tools, particularly Capella.
  • Ideally, the candidate has experience with Agile/SAFe environments.
  • Cybersecurity, cloud platforms, or image-processing-chain development skills are appreciated.
  • The candidate should demonstrate rigor, analytical ability, and synthesis skills and be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • The candidate should be curious and proactive, and able to balance innovation, technical constraints, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer needs and system requirements to define the end-to-end ground-segment architecture and its image-processing chain.
  • Contribute to solution design using systems-engineering and MBSE methods while ensuring consistency between subsystems.
  • Lead integration, verification, and validation activities, accounting for performance, cybersecurity, maintainability, and resilience.
  • Perform technical analyses, identify risks, and support architecture decisions throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Prepare systems for operational use by writing procedures, creating training, and supporting end users.
  • Contribute to knowledge capture and continuous product improvement, with a product-line approach and reuse across projects.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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